| Full Name: | Joan Huffman |
|---|---|
| Office: | State Senate (TX) - District 17, Republican |
| First Elected: | 12/16/2008 |
| Last Elected: | 11/06/2012 |
| Next Election: | 2014 |
| Gender: | Female |
|---|---|
| Family: | Husband: Keith; 1 Child: Luke |
| Home City: | Southside Place, TX |
Summary
Senator Joan Huffman
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion
- Abortion and Reproductive
- Agriculture and Food
- Animals and Wildlife
- Arts, Entertainment, and History
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Elections
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Conservative
- Crime
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drugs
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy
- Environment
- Executive Branch
- Federal, State and Local Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Operations
- Guns
- Health and Health Care
- Housing and Property
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Judicial Branch
- Labor Unions
- Legislative Branch
- Liberal
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Military Personnel
- National Security
- Science
- Senior Citizens
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade
- Transportation
- Unemployed and Low-Income
- Veterans
- Women
Recent Key Votes
SJR 13 - Establishes Term Limits For Certain Elected Officials
More Key Votes
Legislation-Joint Resolution (Yea)
March 19, 2013 - Amends the constitution to establish a term limit of 2 consecutive terms for positions filled in statewide elections, except for judicial positions (Sec. 1). ...
Recent Public Statements
Issue Position: Illegal Immigration
I saw firsthand the direct link between illegal immigration and crime during my tenure as a Special Crimes Gang Prosecutor and then as a Judge. ...
Issue Position: Economic Development & Lower Taxes
Texas is home to more Fortune 500 companies than any other state in the country. I have managed employees and have guarded state resources. I ...
Issue Position: Protect Children & Families
More Public Statements
Throughout my career, I witnessed the devastating effects of unsafe cities and neighborhoods. More available state resources should be directed to neighborhoods in this district ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Libertarian Party of Texas Positions on Economic and Personal Liberties | 34% |
| 2009 | Libertarian Party of Texas Positions on Personal Liberties | 40% |
| 2009 | Libertarian Party of Texas Economic Liberty Score | 29% |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Candidate Committees ($772,240.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Joan Huffman refused to tell citizens where she stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
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Contact Information
Capitol Webmail
http://www.senate.state.tx.us/75r/Senate/members/dist17/dist17.htm#form
Capitol Website
http://www.senate.state.tx.us/75r/Senate/members/dist17/dist17.htm
General Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/JoanHuffman
Capitol
Post Office Box 12068
Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 512-463-0117
District
129 Circle Way
Suite 101
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Phone: 979-480-0994
Fax: 979-480-9122
District
6217 Edloe
Houston, TX 77005
Phone: 713-662-3821
Fax: 713-682-3842
